Dexamphetamine
People mainly take Dexamphetamine for focus, energy, anxiety. Based on 5 first-hand reports. Ranked #1090 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Mixed20% positive40% mixed0% negative40% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 33% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What Dexamphetamine does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for Dexamphetamine is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
40mgas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
hearing loss ×1tachycardia ×1brain fog ×1
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“40mg dose: lost about 80 percent of my hearing... heart rate ramped up... could not think to save my life”
“Dexamphetamine (8/10)”
“consider swapping dex for adderall unless you really need that physical kick, adderall really fucks with your sleep”
“Was on Dex from 15-25 or so. Being on Dex let me sort through and do inventory at Wal Mart for hours”
“On 'good days', it doesn't just help me focus, it calms my mind and lowers my 'mental anxiety'.”
Top discussions (5)
- Adderall has small to minimal effects on reading comprehension, fluency, cognitive functioning in healthy college students. 2018 Jun ↗
- Pharmaceutical Methamphetamine? Insane or hidden gem ↗
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- How Electrolyte Balance Improved My ADHD Symptoms, Anxiety & Side Effects From Other Medications ↗
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate